Mainstream Games in the Multi-agent Classroom

Melo, Celso M. de; Prada, Rui; Raimundo, Guilherme; Pardal, Joana Paulo; Pinto, H. Sofia; Paiva, Ana

doi:10.1109/iat.2006.86

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“…The requirements that the agents need to fulfill have to be taken into account in this step. For example, if the agents have to be able to explain themselves [43], it is necessary that they use high-level concepts in their reasoning, such as beliefs, intensions, and goals. A logical decision in case of this requirement would be to implement the agents in a BDI programing language.…”

Section: A Design Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Games and Agents: Designing Intelligent Gameplay

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Westra

Doesburg

et al. 2009

International Journal of Computer Games Technology

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There is an attention shift within the gaming industry toward more natural (long-term) behavior of nonplaying characters (NPCs). Multiagent system research offers a promising technology to implement cognitive intelligent NPCs. However, the technologies used in game engines and multiagent platforms are not readily compatible due to some inherent differences of concerns. Where game engines focus on real-time aspects and thus propagate efficiency and central control, multiagent platforms assume autonomy of the agents. Increased autonomy and intelligence may offer benefits for a more compelling gameplay and may even be necessary for serious games. However, it raises problems when current game design techniques are used to incorporate state-of-the-art multiagent system technology. In this paper, we will focus on three specific problem areas that arise from this difference of view: synchronization, information representation, and communication. We argue that the current attempts for integration still fall short on some of these aspects. We show that to fully integrate intelligent agents in games, one should not only use a technical solution, but also a design methodology that is amenable to agents. The game design should be adjusted to incorporate the possibilities of agents early on in the process.

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Section: A Design Methodologymentioning

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Games and Agents: Designing Intelligent Gameplay

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Westra

Doesburg

et al. 2009

International Journal of Computer Games Technology

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“…Melo et al (2006) used a first-person shooter in the course curriculum of Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, achieving highly motivated students. Fasli and Michalakopoulos (2005) integrated a simulation game in their graduate course on Agent Technology for E-commerce to teach students the principles of electronic markets and strategic interaction.…”

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Iterative Design of a Gamified Course in High Education: deployment and evaluation

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Rodríguez

Puig

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'18)

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“…The best known is GameBots developed at the University of Southern California in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, which integrated agents into a 3D virtual game environment called Unreal Tournament [19]. More recently, the University of Lisbon developed e-Game, which is an integration of a JADE multiagent platform with a video game environment called Counter-Strike [20]. The University of Le Havre developed an Intelligent Tutoring Systems, also built as a JADE multiagent system that is integrated with a 3D virtual world based on SCOL [21].…”

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An Approach for Integrating 3D Virtual Worlds with Multiagent Systems

Blair

Lin

2011

2011 IEEE Workshops of International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications

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Education is incorporating more and more of the capabilities provided by the Internet. One such move is the incorporation of 3D virtual worlds in the learning environment. Another is the increasing development of multiagent systems that support the learner or the tutor. Integrating pedagogically based multiagent systems with 3D virtual worlds could provide a more engaging immersive learning environment. This paper explores the feasibility of integrating a 3D virtual world with a pedagogical multiagent system named QuizMASter, an educational game for elearning that helps students learn their course material through friendly competition. The integration was developed by devising, implementing and testing an approach using open source technologies, namely, Open Wonderland and JADE. The result is encouraging as the integration is technically feasible, not overly difficult and opens a door to further integration opportunities.

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Mainstream Games in the Multi-agent Classroom

Cited by 7 publications

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Games and Agents: Designing Intelligent Gameplay

Games and Agents: Designing Intelligent Gameplay

Iterative Design of a Gamified Course in High Education: deployment and evaluation

An Approach for Integrating 3D Virtual Worlds with Multiagent Systems

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